This political cartoon appeared in a German magazine in 1919. The Big Three (Clemenceau, Lloyd George, and Wilson) are wearing b
lack suits in the image. Germany is represented by the shirtless man with his hands bound. He is standing before the French guillotine, awaiting execution. In what way is the cartoon sympathetic to Germany during the Treaty of Versailles discussions? It shows that all countries were equal parties in the discussions. It shows that the war was equally destructive to all the countries of Europe. It shows that Germany was being forced against its will to sign the treaty. It shows that Germany promised never to fight another world war.
